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When today's CMOs started out their first marketing roles, they couldn't possibly have predicted the challenges that they would face when they reached this milestone in their careers. So what does the modern CMO look like? MORE
Previously on this blog, I’ve identified three brands that are excelling at long-form storytelling : Red Bull, Casper and American Express. Now, it’s time to identify the originators – the inspiration for this type of content. Journalists. In fact, a lot of the long-form storytelling produced by the aforementioned brands are penned by hired journalists. Well-researched, hyper-focused and in-depth stories have been the gold standard of A++ journalism for a very long time. MORE
It’s not easy being a marketer today. Marketing is an ever-changing industry, and to be successful today, marketers must possess a diverse skill set, everything from writing to editing, analytics, social media and even graphic design. So what skills will you need to know to keep up with this ever-evolving field? And what killer skills will be in […]. The post 3 In Demand Skills Every Marketer Should Have In 2017 appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Content Marketing MORE
Your B2B content drives your site -- either moving leads toward a designated goal -- or, if your content fails to resonate, to a holidng pattern or dead-end. Most likely, if you don’t have many leads, there’s a disconnect somewhere in your content. Ready to discover how to create content that effectively captures leads and drives them down your sales funnel? Read on. Let’s stop for a moment and appreciate how powerful content is. MORE
I’m going to start with a controversial statement: I’m a firm believer in the power of event marketing. Trade shows, owned events, you name it, I love it. The statement is controversial because you either wholly agree or disagree – especially in B2B environments. Events are a huge investment in time and money – but when done right, they help generate quality leads, develop existing relationships and do wonders for brand awareness. MORE
LinkedIn Ads, while appealing in concept, has a lot of B2B marketers confused. Targeting an audience using professional criteria, such as job title or professional skills, while they are also in the right mindset (no cat videos on LinkedIn! Well, very few…) seems like a surefire bet. But according to the LinkedIn Ads Benchmark Report 2016 , marketers have yet to make up their mind about LinkedIn. MORE
You might want to sit down when reading this next sentence. The majority of your consumers are, or soon will be smartphone owners. Ok I am being quite sarcastic but that line, which I borrowed from the Forrester report The Path To Mobile Marketing Mastery , is all too true yet somehow I am not convinced the majority of marketers are aware of it. Hard to believe, I know. Here's some stats to drive this point home even further, courtesy of the same Forrester report. MORE
Every industry has its own tools of the trade -- carpenters, hair stylists, and yes, even B2B content marketers. These tools are specifically designed to help you create killer content to reach your B2B content marekting strategy goals. Let’s face it -- not all content is created equal. Make sure that your B2B content is crafted to stand out and garner the readership you deserve. To help you do just that, we've created a list of our favorite content marketing tools. MORE
AI is hot, I mean really hot. VCs love it, pouring in over $1.5B in just the first half of this year. Consumer companies like Google and Facebook also love AI, with notable apps like Newsfeed, Messenger, Google Photos, Gmail and Search leveraging machine learning to improve their relevance. MORE
We marketers may be many things, but few of us can be described as patient. We want results, and we want them now. And so when martech companies come along promising instant answers to all our marketing challenges, we’re all ears. We all want the quick fix, right? Wish it were that easy. Listen, marketing technology is great, and in the right circumstances can make a big difference. But no company that I know of paved their way to marketing success solely by buying software. MORE
CMOs need to evaluate their processes of building business reputation, enabling growth and establishing brand awareness through social media MORE
We used to say, “sell ahead of the RFP.” ” Then, for more than a decade we’ve been telling clients, “sell ahead of your competitive herd.” ” Now we’re telling them, “sell into the ‘hidden opportunity market’ ” As a result of recent client work, I’ve re-examined CEB’s Challenger Customer for clues on how to improve B2B sales practices, especially for sales content. MORE
In most B2B companies with complex products or services, marketing-sourced leads rarely account for even half the revenue and often it is much less. To keep valuable field sales resources productive, many of the more innovative sales and marketing departments build “sales development” teams. Oracle. Marketo. HubSpot. Salesforce.com. Just to name a few. Very quickly, these teams contribute more pipeline than any other lead source. MORE
Despite all your efforts, does your B2B blog get about as much traffic as a back alleyway? Low traffic is a frustrating challenge for any blog owner, and it might be tempting to throw in the towel -- but hear us out first! Don’t be too hasty to put the brakes on your B2B blogging efforts. Studies show that 69% of marketers plan to increase their use of blogging this year -- because it is so effective. MORE
In January, many businesses sit down to review and renew their marketing plan. But is January really the best time to begin your revisit? Probably not. In fact, now is the time to start reflecting on what worked for you and what didn’t. It takes time to build a good plan, so instead of waiting […]. The post Jumpstart your 2017 Marketing Plan with these 10 Tips appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Content Marketing MORE
When it comes to developing our skills as marketers, content providers and world-class communicators, it helps to learn from the best marketing speakers the world has to offer. Speaking at Marketing Events and Business Conferences is one of the great honors and passions of my career! My goal is ALWAYS to help the audience understand […]. The post The 60 Best Marketing Speakers To Rock Your Event appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Content Marketing MORE
Marketing automation is a core technology that all marketers, especially B2B marketers need to implement to connect with prospects and generate the right leads for their sales team. The time of scattershot marketing, or even broadcast marketing, is long past. Marketers need to focus on prospects that have a higher likelihood of becoming customers. You’ve heard “right message, right time, right place” many times. It’s marketing automation that makes that happen. MORE
Industrial content marketing is facing a big challenge because manufacturers are struggling to make it more engaging for their target audience. They have a good grasp of industrial content marketing’s contributions at the top of funnel but can’t quite connect the dots when it comes to measuring its effectiveness in driving sales. MORE
When used effectively, content marketing can help build your brand, attract new business, support SEO initiatives, and improve your reputation across the industry. However, truly impactful content strategies require some very hard work and dedication. Thankfully, there are many online marketing tools available that can help to save time and bring strategies to the next level. Here are 20 of my favorites. Tools for Topic Generation. Google (Site:, Keyword Planner, Search Console). MORE
In the last few years, many marketers have favored short, snackable pieces of content over the longer in-depth counterpart. It was assumed that long-form content (1,200+ words) had no place in a world of tiny phone screens and 140 character limits. However, recent studies have shown the opposite; long-form content is the comeback queen. More specifically, it’s non-fiction long-form storytelling that’s really having a moment right now. MORE
Customer Experience (CX) continues to be a top priority for major brands. In a report published by Accenture (“Digital Transformation in the Age of the Customer”), “improving customer experience” was listed as a top priority for the companies surveyed. That should come as no surprise to anyone. But what does Plato have to do with it? Glad you asked. MORE
Want to use your B2B content to establish yourself as a thought leader in your industry? LinkedIn has made this easier than ever. LinkedIn Publishing puts you in the driver’s seat of your content, and allows entrepreneurs of every shape and size to access a larger audience. This professional network is not just a recap of your work history -- it’s a pivotal tool that can transform you into an authority and add some luster to your brand. MORE
Stand our in the digital landscape and with the right content to attract attention and create an online community. MORE
Some people like to learn by making mistakes. And by “some people” I mean me, and by “like” I mean it just happens. I guess that’s the price you pay when you’re not afraid to try new things. As product marketers (or marketers in general), we have to try new things every single day, whether because we want to, or have to, depending on the needs of the business. They can be new to our company, to us as individuals, or even both. MORE
An email list is invaluable to your business. Sure, you might have a lot of Facebook or Twitter followers, but both of those platforms can change their algorithms overnight and leave you out in the cold. Right now, it’s estimated that around 90% of businesses don’t automate their marketing. The 10% that do have a […]. The post 7 Email Marketing Automation Tips For Brand Marketers appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Content Marketing MORE
What’s next? That’s a question that is asked often on my favorite television show of all time, The West Wing. The President of the United States, Jed Bartlet who was played by Martin Sheen, often ends conversations by asking “What’s next?” ” This is a good question to ask in general and I think it’s coming at a very appropriate time for email marketing, and especially and more personally for me on the deliverability side of the house. MORE
Industrial Marketing Today
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Industrial content marketing is facing a big challenge because manufacturers are struggling to make it more engaging for their target audience. They have a good grasp of industrial content marketing’s contributions at the top of funnel but can’t quite connect the dots when it comes to measuring its effectiveness in driving sales.
Tomorrow People
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Stand our in the digital landscape and with the right content to attract attention and create an online community.
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Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 17, 2016
When it comes to developing our skills as marketers, content providers and world-class communicators, it helps to learn from the best marketing speakers the world has to offer. Speaking at Marketing Events and Business Conferences is one of the great honors and passions of my career! My goal is ALWAYS to help the audience understand […]. The post The 60 Best Marketing Speakers To Rock Your Event appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Content Marketing
RockContent
OCTOBER 12, 2016
In the last few years, many marketers have favored short, snackable pieces of content over the longer in-depth counterpart. It was assumed that long-form content (1,200+ words) had no place in a world of tiny phone screens and 140 character limits. However, recent studies have shown the opposite; long-form content is the comeback queen. More specifically, it’s non-fiction long-form storytelling that’s really having a moment right now.
Speaker: Matthew Hawk, President of B2bTrainers
The term “sales enablement” applies to a dizzying array of best practices and technologies. In addition, there is tremendous competitive pressure not to fall behind. No matter where you are in your current sales enablement strategy, one thing is key: success ultimately rides on the habits of your sales managers & marketers. In this webinar, Matthew Hawk will lay out an in-depth schematic for your next-level sales coaching, demonstrate the key activities that comprise success, and walk you through several examples of sales coaching cadences that apply to all salesforce sizes.
Oracle
OCTOBER 13, 2016
You might want to sit down when reading this next sentence. The majority of your consumers are, or soon will be smartphone owners. Ok I am being quite sarcastic but that line, which I borrowed from the Forrester report The Path To Mobile Marketing Mastery , is all too true yet somehow I am not convinced the majority of marketers are aware of it. Hard to believe, I know. Here's some stats to drive this point home even further, courtesy of the same Forrester report.
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B2B Lead Generation
OCTOBER 31, 2016
In most B2B companies with complex products or services, marketing-sourced leads rarely account for even half the revenue and often it is much less. To keep valuable field sales resources productive, many of the more innovative sales and marketing departments build “sales development” teams. Oracle. Marketo. HubSpot. Salesforce.com. Just to name a few. Very quickly, these teams contribute more pipeline than any other lead source.
Avitage
OCTOBER 22, 2016
We used to say, “sell ahead of the RFP.” ” Then, for more than a decade we’ve been telling clients, “sell ahead of your competitive herd.” ” Now we’re telling them, “sell into the ‘hidden opportunity market’ ” As a result of recent client work, I’ve re-examined CEB’s Challenger Customer for clues on how to improve B2B sales practices, especially for sales content.
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 12, 2016
It’s not easy being a marketer today. Marketing is an ever-changing industry, and to be successful today, marketers must possess a diverse skill set, everything from writing to editing, analytics, social media and even graphic design. So what skills will you need to know to keep up with this ever-evolving field? And what killer skills will be in […]. The post 3 In Demand Skills Every Marketer Should Have In 2017 appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Content Marketing
RockContent
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Some people like to learn by making mistakes. And by “some people” I mean me, and by “like” I mean it just happens. I guess that’s the price you pay when you’re not afraid to try new things. As product marketers (or marketers in general), we have to try new things every single day, whether because we want to, or have to, depending on the needs of the business. They can be new to our company, to us as individuals, or even both.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Every sales forecasting model has a different strength and predictability method. It’s recommended to test out which one is best for your team. This way, you’ll be able to further enhance – and optimize – your newly-developed pipeline. Your future sales forecast? Sunny skies (and success) are just ahead!
Oracle
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Customer Experience (CX) continues to be a top priority for major brands. In a report published by Accenture (“Digital Transformation in the Age of the Customer”), “improving customer experience” was listed as a top priority for the companies surveyed. That should come as no surprise to anyone. But what does Plato have to do with it? Glad you asked.
B2B PR Sense
OCTOBER 4, 2016
Despite all your efforts, does your B2B blog get about as much traffic as a back alleyway? Low traffic is a frustrating challenge for any blog owner, and it might be tempting to throw in the towel -- but hear us out first! Don’t be too hasty to put the brakes on your B2B blogging efforts. Studies show that 69% of marketers plan to increase their use of blogging this year -- because it is so effective.
Tomorrow People
OCTOBER 11, 2016
When today's CMOs started out their first marketing roles, they couldn't possibly have predicted the challenges that they would face when they reached this milestone in their careers. So what does the modern CMO look like?
Ignite Tech
OCTOBER 2, 2016
AI is hot, I mean really hot. VCs love it, pouring in over $1.5B in just the first half of this year. Consumer companies like Google and Facebook also love AI, with notable apps like Newsfeed, Messenger, Google Photos, Gmail and Search leveraging machine learning to improve their relevance.
Speaker: Christopher Ryan, Founder and CEO of Fusion Marketing Partners
Sales & Marketing departments that work together guarantee higher acquisition, better nurturing, and more effective sales. Join Christopher Ryan for this insightful webinar, presenting the wide funnel lead nurturing model. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get your teams working together and your revenue performance optimized.
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 11, 2016
In January, many businesses sit down to review and renew their marketing plan. But is January really the best time to begin your revisit? Probably not. In fact, now is the time to start reflecting on what worked for you and what didn’t. It takes time to build a good plan, so instead of waiting […]. The post Jumpstart your 2017 Marketing Plan with these 10 Tips appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Content Marketing
RockContent
OCTOBER 18, 2016
I’m going to start with a controversial statement: I’m a firm believer in the power of event marketing. Trade shows, owned events, you name it, I love it. The statement is controversial because you either wholly agree or disagree – especially in B2B environments. Events are a huge investment in time and money – but when done right, they help generate quality leads, develop existing relationships and do wonders for brand awareness.
Oracle
OCTOBER 28, 2016
What’s next? That’s a question that is asked often on my favorite television show of all time, The West Wing. The President of the United States, Jed Bartlet who was played by Martin Sheen, often ends conversations by asking “What’s next?” ” This is a good question to ask in general and I think it’s coming at a very appropriate time for email marketing, and especially and more personally for me on the deliverability side of the house.
B2B PR Sense
OCTOBER 8, 2016
Your B2B content drives your site -- either moving leads toward a designated goal -- or, if your content fails to resonate, to a holidng pattern or dead-end. Most likely, if you don’t have many leads, there’s a disconnect somewhere in your content. Ready to discover how to create content that effectively captures leads and drives them down your sales funnel? Read on. Let’s stop for a moment and appreciate how powerful content is.
Speaker: Jay McBain, Principal Analyst – Channels, Partnerships & Ecosystems
We are in the middle of a major transformation of how companies go to market – in fact, 76% of global CEOs feel that their current business models will be unrecognizable in the next 3 years. Join Jay McBain from Forrester as he unpacks these future trends.
The Point
OCTOBER 25, 2016
We marketers may be many things, but few of us can be described as patient. We want results, and we want them now. And so when martech companies come along promising instant answers to all our marketing challenges, we’re all ears. We all want the quick fix, right? Wish it were that easy. Listen, marketing technology is great, and in the right circumstances can make a big difference. But no company that I know of paved their way to marketing success solely by buying software.
Tomorrow People
OCTOBER 5, 2016
CMOs need to evaluate their processes of building business reputation, enabling growth and establishing brand awareness through social media
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 6, 2016
An email list is invaluable to your business. Sure, you might have a lot of Facebook or Twitter followers, but both of those platforms can change their algorithms overnight and leave you out in the cold. Right now, it’s estimated that around 90% of businesses don’t automate their marketing. The 10% that do have a […]. The post 7 Email Marketing Automation Tips For Brand Marketers appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Content Marketing
RockContent
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Previously on this blog, I’ve identified three brands that are excelling at long-form storytelling : Red Bull, Casper and American Express. Now, it’s time to identify the originators – the inspiration for this type of content. Journalists. In fact, a lot of the long-form storytelling produced by the aforementioned brands are penned by hired journalists. Well-researched, hyper-focused and in-depth stories have been the gold standard of A++ journalism for a very long time.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Sales enablement is the strategic process of providing sales teams with the content, guidance, and mentorship needed to engage targeted buyers. It’s all about equipping sales professionals with the tools they need to put their best-selling foot forward. And if sales teams want to continuously sell better -- and faster -- their sales enablement process must have a game-winning strategy. It's time for you to start selling smarter - and hitting your sales number - with the best B2B database in the market. Get started today.
Oracle
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Marketing automation is a core technology that all marketers, especially B2B marketers need to implement to connect with prospects and generate the right leads for their sales team. The time of scattershot marketing, or even broadcast marketing, is long past. Marketers need to focus on prospects that have a higher likelihood of becoming customers. You’ve heard “right message, right time, right place” many times. It’s marketing automation that makes that happen.
bizible
OCTOBER 3, 2016
LinkedIn Ads, while appealing in concept, has a lot of B2B marketers confused. Targeting an audience using professional criteria, such as job title or professional skills, while they are also in the right mindset (no cat videos on LinkedIn! Well, very few…) seems like a surefire bet. But according to the LinkedIn Ads Benchmark Report 2016 , marketers have yet to make up their mind about LinkedIn.
B2B PR Sense
OCTOBER 19, 2016
Want to use your B2B content to establish yourself as a thought leader in your industry? LinkedIn has made this easier than ever. LinkedIn Publishing puts you in the driver’s seat of your content, and allows entrepreneurs of every shape and size to access a larger audience. This professional network is not just a recap of your work history -- it’s a pivotal tool that can transform you into an authority and add some luster to your brand.
KoMarketing Associates
OCTOBER 18, 2016
When used effectively, content marketing can help build your brand, attract new business, support SEO initiatives, and improve your reputation across the industry. However, truly impactful content strategies require some very hard work and dedication. Thankfully, there are many online marketing tools available that can help to save time and bring strategies to the next level. Here are 20 of my favorites. Tools for Topic Generation. Google (Site:, Keyword Planner, Search Console).
Speaker: Ruth Stevens, President of eMarketing Strategy
In a pandemic, it’s more important than ever to focus on retaining and expanding current customers. So, how can sales and marketing support the retention effort? Join Ruth Stevens as she dives into this fast-paced session and reviews the 7 key strategies for current customer marketing, to enable sales and expand customer value.
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